Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Picture Book 4 -- Caldecott Award Winner

 So You Want to Be President? by: Judith St. George and David Small





Illustrator: David Small
Genre: Juvenile Non Fiction- Picture Book
Sub Genre: History
Theme: Presidents, United States, History
Primary & Secondary Characters: The Presidents
Awards: Caldecott Medal
Date of Publication: 2001
Publishing companyPenguin Group USA

Summary of Book:

This book is a very informative and humorous book. It includes fun facts about the presidents who have governed the United States of America from the beginning. The illustrations are very cute and fun. Also, the facts are kid-focused which draws in their attention and may lead them to want to know more about our country's history. As I teacher or a librarian, I would bring this book out around President's Day or an upcoming election. 


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